UV and RS for you.
Lots of truth here. You really nailed it early on when you said
We grow up believing good people get into positions of authority like government, police, and other sectors of the "establishment". That they protect and serve the rest of us in society.
Liars and Bullies ......
In 2008/9 is when my wake up really began, period. Your words nailed it. I could not believe the lies and BS ans sociopathic behaviour when I first started going to council meetings to watch what was being done with my community and tax money.
Their behaviour is atrocious and some of these people should be in jail. I have nothing more to say at this time, as a truth based person targeted for speaking truth loudly about the corruption in gov't and the #PoliceState